Opposition Protests and Walkout During President’s Speech at First Session of 13th National Parliament

The opening day of the 13th National Parliament session saw chaos as opposition lawmakers staged protests during President Mohammad Shahabuddin's speech. As per tradition, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed announced that the President would address the session, which sparked an uproar in the House.

Opposition members stood up in protest, holding placards with slogans such as "Betrayal will not continue with July," and "Credibility will end with July," among other messages. The Speaker urged everyone to remain calm during the disruption.

Meanwhile, President Mohammad Shahabuddin entered the Parliament session and took his seat beside the Speaker. Government party lawmakers stood up in respect, while opposition members remained seated and continued to protest, causing further disturbances in the session.

As the national anthem played before the President’s speech, some opposition members rose from their seats, and others waved their hands, signaling further unrest. Once President Shahabuddin began his address, opposition lawmakers continued their protest by displaying placards and shouting slogans. Shortly after, they staged a walkout, marking the first walkout of the Parliament session.

It is worth noting that opposition parties had been calling for President Shahabuddin, whom they labeled as an ally of fascism, to refrain from delivering his speech in the Parliament. There had been speculation that opposition members would walk out during his address, and this prediction came true as they followed through with their protests by displaying placards and shouting slogans.

This protest highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and opposition parties in Bangladesh, setting the tone for the new parliamentary session.